Hello everyone,
I'm thrilled to be part of the Stage32 community! My name is Saif Eddine Regragui, and I'm a passionate filmmaker and visual effects enthusiast. Let me take a moment to introduce myself and share a bit about my journey in the world of filmmaking.
From a young age, I was drawn to the magic of storytelling and the power of cinema to transport audiences to new worlds. As I grew older, my fascination with visual effects and the art of filmmaking only deepened. I began exploring various techniques and honing my skills, determined to bring my visions to life on the screen.
With sheer determination and a relentless pursuit of creativity, I embarked on a journey of learning and self-discovery. I embraced every opportunity to work on short films, explore VFX techniques, and dive into the intricacies of video editing.
Through trial and error, I've learned the importance of perseverance and adaptability in this ever-evolving industry. Each project has been a stepping stone in my growth as a filmmaker, and I'm grateful for the invaluable experiences that have shaped me.
As I continue to explore the limitless possibilities of filmmaking, I invite you all to join me on this exciting journey. Let's collaborate, inspire, and support each other to create compelling stories that leave a lasting impact.
Thank you for welcoming me into this vibrant community. I look forward to sharing my work, learning from all of you, and contributing to the art of visual storytelling together.
Wishing you all boundless creativity and success!
Saif Eddine Regragui
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Thanks for sharing @Saif! We're so glad you're here! Are you working on any cool projects you're excited about currently?
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Thank you so much, @Emily, for the warm welcome! I'm absolutely thrilled to be a part of this incredible community. Currently, I'm immersed in a thrilling and ambitious project called 'Bethell,' a sci-fi short film that's breaking barriers and embracing collaboration from artists all around the world – from Morocco, Canada, USA, India, to Pakistan. Together, with the help of my passion in VFX and other creative talents, we are pushing the boundaries and conjuring something truly special from the ground up!
"In the boundless depths of space, a courageous team of explorers embarks on a daring mission to a mysterious and enigmatic planet known as "Peniel." As they descend upon its uncharted surface, they find themselves entangled in a web of unforeseen challenges and unearth mind-bending secrets that will forever alter the course of their journey"
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That sounds awesome! If you're ready for feedback or to pitch, shoot me an email at success@ stage32.com and I can recommend some to you!
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Welcome to the club. :)
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It's great to hear your journey, Saif Eddine Regragui. Thanks for sharing it. What's your favorite VFX scene in a movie or show?
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Welcome to the Stage!!!
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Love the energy in this post, Saif Eddine Regragui. Fantastic to have you here! Look forward to more of your contributions!
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Amazing to have you here, Saif. Welcome aboard! I do sincerely hope that you have a remarkable experience here! Stage 32 is one incredible community to achieve your goals as a screenwriter.
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Emily J That will be absolutely amazing, I love feedback. I will shoot you an email
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Stefano Pavone Thanks man! Glad to be here!
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Maurice Vaughan Thanks, man! I really appreciate your support! When it comes to VFX, my favorite show is Game of Thrones, and my best movie in terms of visual effects has to be Terminator: Genisys. One specific VFX scene from Terminator: Genisys that stands out to me is when John Connor gets hit with flames, undergoes a burning transformation, and then miraculously returns to his normal condition. It's truly a legendary scene from the visionary director James Cameron. The way the visual effects team executed this transformation was absolutely extraordinary.
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Richard "RB" Botto Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm incredibly grateful to be part of the Stage32 community and to have the opportunity to engage with such a vibrant and enthusiastic group of creatives. This platform is everything I've been searching for, and I'm already falling in love with it.
The energy and passion I've experienced here are truly inspiring, and I'm thrilled to contribute and connect with fellow like-minded individuals. I look forward to sharing more and being a part of this amazing community. Thank you for creating such a fantastic platform that allows us to come together and nurture our creative pursuits.
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Jennifer Mira Jimmy Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I'm excited to be a part of Stage 32 and immerse myself in this incredible community. While I'm not a screenwriter myself, I have a friend who writes for me, and together, we're determined to make the most of this platform.
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Nice to e-meet you and welcome to Stage32. Best of success with your future projects especially in the independent space too.
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David Obaniyi Thank you so much for the warm e-meeting and the heartfelt welcome to Stage32! I'm thrilled to be a part of this amazing community and to connect with fellow creative minds. Your kind wishes for success in my future projects, particularly in the independent space, mean a lot to me. It's truly inspiring to know that there's such a supportive environment here.
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You're welcome, Saif Eddine Regragui. The VFX in "Game of Thrones" is incredible. It's been a while since I've seen "Terminator Genisys." I don't remember that scene. I'll have to go back and watch the movie. My favorite VFX is probably from "The Matrix."
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Welcome! We're excited to get to know you :) Stage 32 is amazing, and it sounds like you fit right in :)
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Welcome to the community Sir!
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Maurice Vaughan The Matrix also one of the best movies that contains legendary VFX scenes ! Thank you for sharing ! Really nice to e-meet you!
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Raven Riley It my pleasure to hear that! Stage 32 is incredible no doute, and i'm really happy to be here!
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Morne Patterson Thank you so much Sir! I really appreciate your warm welcome!
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You're welcome, Saif Eddine Regragui. Nice to e-meet you too. Do you like practical effects like from movies in the 80s?
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Maurice Vaughan You mean special effects like Nolan-Style ?
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Practical effects like in "Star Wars," "The Thing," etc., Saif Eddine Regragui. www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-are-practical-effects-movies
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Maurice Vaughan Yes that what i meant, Like what Nolan used in Inception and Cameron in Titanic, practicle effects is always there in the films industry, even if we used CGI, practicle effects still important in some cases, It's realistic and save a huge time on poste-production! I wish to use practicle effects in future! in my case it requier a budget! it hard to make a non-budget movie using practicle effects, for me, VFX and CGI are more possible to me! So i had to learn compositing so i can play with the shot and get the look that i want, but if i got a chance to use practicle effects i wont say NO
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Oh ok, Saif Eddine Regragui. I didn't know Christopher Nolan used practical effects in "Inception." It's been a while since I've seen that movie. I need to check it out again and see if I can spot the practical effects. :)
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Maurice Vaughan Of course! he used it in scene were the hotel flip around because of the gravity in dreams!
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I remember that scene, Saif Eddine Regragui. Wow, that's practical effects!? I thought it was CG. I gonna find a behind-the-scenes video for "Inception."
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Maurice Vaughan There's a lot of BTS from Inception on YouTube!
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Thanks, Saif Eddine Regragui. I'll check it out.